Woman's Body Found Next To Dumpster In Nassau

SOUTH HEMPSTEAD, NY — Nassau County police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found lying outside a store in South Hempstead Tuesday morning.

Police received a call at 7:40 a.m. for a woman lying on the ground next to a dumpster in the back of Advanced Auto Parts, located at 1140 Grand Ave. in South Hempstead.

The 39-year-old woman, whose last known address was in Hempstead, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was taken to the Nassau County Medical Examiner's Office for examination. The investigation is ongoing.

Police did not release the woman's name.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.